Cat cafe

2014 was the year of the cat cafe. Though they've been commonplace in Japan for more than a decade, feline-themed eateries spread across the world in 2014, opening for the first time in Melbourne, New York City, Montreal and dozens of other cities.

But the "pet cafe" trend won't end there. We're predicting the hot new animal-themed eatery trend to be imported from the Eastern world in 2015 will be (drumroll, please)... puppy cafes. (Image: Getty)

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Puppy cafe

Dog cafes are already common in South Korea, where coffee drinkers can pal around with a pooch while they sip their beverages. (Seoul's popular Bau House dog cafe is pictured here.) The concept — which is similar to a dog-friendly cafe, except you don't BYO dog — could be coming to the United States. Sarah Wolfgang, who spent several years volunteering at Korean shelters, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to open the first dog cafe in America. (Image: Seoulful Adventures/Flickr)

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Bunny cafe

If cat and puppy cafes aren't adorable enough for you, how about a bunny cafe? Tokyo has a range of establishments where you can cuddle a bunny to relax, including the popular R.a.a.g.f. (which apparently stands for "Rabbit and grow fat"). The place is so busy that management requests that visitors phone ahead first to make a reservation. (Image: R.a.a.g.f./Twitter)

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Goat cafe

Cat cafes are so common in Tokyo that it's hard to stand out from the crowd. So one restaurateur solved the problem by opening a goat cafe. Sakuragaoka Cafe (pictured here) adds "wow factor" with its resident goats Sakura and Chocolat, who are fed special protein pills so their droppings don't stink up the joint. (Image: Wombatarama/Flickr)

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Bird cafes

If wings are more your thing, Japan has a range of bird cafes that could be primed to soar into the Western world. Kotori Cafe (pictured left) has a variety of brightly coloured species, but if you're looking for something more specialised, there's Asakusa's Owl Cafe or Falconer's Cafe (because who doesn't want to chill out next to a bird of prey). (Image: Joanne Wan/Ace of Diamond/Falconer's Cafe)

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Reptile cafes

Goats and falcons might not seem like the best company while you enjoy a coffee. But they're cuddly next to snakes and other reptiles. The Yokohama Subtropical Teahouse, which opened in 2011, is one of the many reptile cafes in Japan, offering visitors the opportunity to cuddle snakes, lizards and tortoises. According to Kotaku, several reptile cafes warn patrons that it's their own fault if they get bitten. Sounds like a fun place to grab a coffee. (Image: wapicharock/Twitter)

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Penguin bar

And there's Tokyo's Penguin Bar, which is exactly what it sounds like. One of these definitely needs to open in Australia sometime soon, please. (Image: Penguin Bar/Facebook)